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Using action methods to counter social isolation and shame among gay men
- Authors:
- OLESEN John, CAMPBELL Jean, GROSS Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 29(2), 2017, pp.91-108.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Despite legal and cultural amelioration of homophobia, shame and internalised homophobia persist with concomitant adverse health and mental health consequences. J. L. Moreno's system of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy offers approaches that help counter shame and internalised homophobia and increase peer support among diverse groups of gay men. Sociometric tools help create safety, establish group cohesion, build interpersonal connections, and strengthen identification and a sense of universality. The technique of doubling increases empathy. Explorations conducted during brief enactments using psychodramatic techniques heighten appreciation for diversity in the community while promoting self-acceptance and increased self-efficacy. Group sharing guidelines help strengthen mutual identification and mitigate shame and social isolation. (Edited publisher abstract)